Five rules for a good question
- Ask about yourself. “What can I do to…” works better than “What is he thinking…”. The cards speak most honestly about your part in a situation.
- Ask open questions. “How”, “what” and “what should I pay attention to” give more information than “will it happen”.
- Be specific. Name the situation and a time frame: “this month”, “in this job”, “in this relationship”.
- One question, one spread. If you have several questions, split them up and do separate readings.
- Do not repeat a question straight away. The first answer is usually the most honest; come back when the situation changes.
| Instead of | Try asking |
|---|---|
| Does he love me? | What should I know about the feelings between us? |
| Will I be rich? | What will help me improve my finances this year? |
| Will I get fired? | How can I strengthen my position at work? |
| When will I meet the one? | What should I change to be open to a new relationship? |
Questions about love and relationships
- What do I need to understand about this relationship right now?
- What will help us hear each other better?
- What part do I play in the conflict that keeps repeating?
- What keeps me from opening up to a new relationship?
- What am I really looking for in a partner?
- How can I let go of a past relationship?
- What brings us together, and what pulls us apart?
- What should I talk about with my partner?
For these questions, try the love spread, the relationship spread and the soulmate spread.
Questions about work and career
- What should I know about my current job?
- Which of my strengths am I not using enough?
- What will help me prepare for the interview?
- What am I missing to take the next step in my career?
- How can I improve my relationship with colleagues or my manager?
- What should I consider when deciding whether to change jobs?
- What kind of work would bring me more fulfilment?
- What should I focus on in this project this month?
Try the career spread, or the Career Path and Job Change Decision spreads for a wider view.
Questions about money
- Which of my attitudes to money is holding me back?
- What will help me save?
- What should I consider before a big purchase?
- Where could I find a new source of income?
- How can I feel calmer about financial uncertainty?
The three-card money spread is made for these questions.
Questions for personal growth
- What lesson am I learning right now?
- What is draining my energy?
- What will help me recover?
- Which part of myself am I ignoring?
- What am I really afraid of?
- What should I let go of this month?
- Which quality will help me in this situation?
For self-reflection, the Spiritual Growth spread and a card of the day work well: one card in the morning with the question “What should I pay attention to today?”.
Questions for decisions
- What should I know before making this decision?
- What do I gain if I choose option A? And option B?
- What am I not seeing in this situation?
- What will help me choose calmly?
- Which first step will bring me closer to my goal?
- How will the situation change if I do nothing?
For complex decisions, the Horseshoe and the Celtic Cross show both hidden influences and advice.
When a yes-or-no question makes sense
Closed questions have their place too — for simple situations where you need a quick nudge. These work well:
- Should I take this on today?
- Is this course right for me?
- Should I be the one to reach out first?
- Is now a good time to ask for a raise?
- Should I accept this offer?
Ask one in our Yes or No tarot reading — it also lists which cards mean yes, no and maybe.
Questions to avoid
- Health and diagnoses. Tarot does not replace a doctor. Ask instead how to support yourself during treatment.
- Other people’s secrets and decisions. The cards describe you and the dynamic between you, but they do not read minds.
- Exact dates, amounts and numbers. Tarot speaks about tendencies, not lottery numbers.
- Legal and financial decisions. Use the cards for reflection and check conclusions with a professional.
Frequently asked questions
How do you ask tarot a question?
Ask about yourself, phrase an open question (“how”, “what”) and add a specific situation and time frame. For example: “What will help me improve my relationship with my colleagues this month?”.
Can I ask tarot about another person?
You can ask about the relationship and the dynamic between you, but not about someone else’s thoughts or decisions. Better: “What should I know about our relationship?” rather than “What does he think of me?”.
How many times can I ask the same question?
Once. If the answer is unclear, rephrase the question or do a spread with more cards. Come back to the topic when the situation changes.
